Join Caroline Matusiak, winner of the 2023 Ripon Poetry Festival for this free, family-friendly workshop at Nosterfield Nature Reserve.
Starting at 10am in the main reserve car park, we will explore the reserve whilst listening to readings from Caroline’s poetry collection ‘The 36 from Ripon’. We’ll also work on some fun writing activities inspired by what we see and hear on the reserve.
The workshop is 2 hours long. This will include a break for refreshments at around 11am; please bring a drink or flask and we’ll provide the biscuits!
The workshop will explore up to 1.5 miles of flat, even and accessible pathways through Nosterfield Nature Reserve; 150 hectares of wet grassland that provides vital habitat for wading birds, butterflies, wildflowers and dragonflies.
Golden Plover at Nosterfield Nature Reserve, Whitfield Benson
What you will need:
Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the weather conditions, including suncream and a hat if it is hot and waterproofs in case of wet weather.
Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the workshop
Please bring a drink or flask
Optional: If you have a pair of binoculars, please bring them along
We will provide:
Biscuits at around 11am
A clipboard, paper and pencil for making notes during the workshop
Where to meet:
Nosterfield Nature Reserve car park, West Tanfield, Ripon DL8 2QZ
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To book your free tickets, click the link below:
Nosterfield Nature Reserve, Whitfield Benson